How does PlayYourCourt work?

Choose your coach

Enter your zip code, answer a few questions, and choose from a tailored list of great instructors!

Book your lessons

Book your lessons online or give us a call at 301.575.6112 and we will help you book your perfect instructor.

Improve your game

Your coach will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your first lesson at a time and location that’s convenient for you.

Join 10,000+ students already improving their game

"I'm a last-minute kind of guy. When the spirit moves me, I can book lessons in a matter of seconds on PlayYourCourt.com and the instruction is the best I've ever had. What's not to like?"

David GruskyLos Angeles, CA

"I love the convenience of PlayYourCourt. The nearest tennis club is almost 30 minutes away, but now I can get lessons and play matches right in my neighborhood."

Tina BinghamVirginia Beach, VA

"I am so glad I found PlayYourCourt, my instructor Richard is fabulous! I was a newbie to tennis and knew absolutely nothing, but after taking lessons I am now playing in a beginner league. Coach Rich has really inspired me to take my game to another level."

Juanita MorningAtlanta, GA

"We have been really happy with PlayYourCourt and very lucky to have found our instructor Jim. My son Jacob is developing into a real tennis player and it has been so much fun to see. It's an extra bonus that all of his lessons are just down the street."

Amy SchneiderWashington, DC

Private Tennis Lessons

Have you ever taken a private tennis lesson where you were hitting great backhands or blasting hard serves, but were never able to recreate that success in a match?

Qualified teaching pros know that a private lesson should help you achieve two goals – learn or improve a skill, and then retain that skill. The best coaches set up their lessons to help you learn in such a way that it promotes long-term retention.

Finding the right pro through a PlayYourCourt.com search will help you find a partner who can help you reach your maximum potential.

Goals of Private Tennis Lessons

Private tennis lessons are the most effective way to learn new strokes and shots that work for your personal style of play. A group lesson provides helpful tips on general playing and hitting skills, but private tennis lessons allow a teaching professional to see how you perform during a match so he or she can improve your game based on your individual needs.

Private tennis lessons help you achieve two goals:

Learn a new skill for the first time

Improve a stroke or shot you’re currently using

Of course it will take more than one private tennis lesson before you “own” a new shot and can use it over and over again in your matches, but working with a coach one-on-one will help you change your game for the long term.

Hiring the Right Coach for Private Tennis Lessons

When you book a private tennis lesson with a PlayYourCourt.com pro, don’t be afraid to tell your coach what you want to achieve. If you’re a beginner, a qualified coach will teach you how to rally first so you learn proper footwork and positioning. Learning how to rally first lets you practice with a friend in between your lessons and burn some extra calories. As you get better, the coach will then make technique changes to your strokes to help you learn how to place the ball, add spins and develop power.

Make sure you book a qualified tennis teacher for private tennis lessons. Booking a coach through PlayYourCourt.com ensures you’ll work with a professional who has demonstrated a commitment to learning how to teach a wide variety of skill levels.

Once you have booked your lesson package, you will immediately receive your instructor's contact information. The quickest way to schedule your first lesson is to call or text your coach and they'll get back to you asap. If your coach doesn't hear from you they'll reach out within 24 hours.